Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Columbusis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 52.0%
Overall score 27.3%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 52.0%
2. April
Score 49.7%
3. October
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 27.3%
2. December
Score 27.7%
3. February
Score 34.7%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. September
Score 65.0%
2. July
Score 63.0%
3. August
Score 62.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 23.0%
2. December
Score 25.0%
3. January
Score 26.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 74.0%
2. March
Score 69.0%
3. April
Score 52.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. July
Score 5.0%
2. August
Score 8.0%
3. June
Score 11.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 59.0%
2. May
Score 53.0%
3. September
Score 53.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. December
Score 35.0%
2. February
Score 36.0%
3. January
Score 38.0%